Canada was not consulted on Iran war and won’t join offensive action, minister says Canada says it was not consulted over the U The Independent UK · Mar 17
AP Exclusive: Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks diplomacy efforts as regional war rages Turkey’s foreign minister says diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is stalled, but he thinks quiet back-channel talks remain possible The Independent UK · Mar 14
Pentagon is clashing over how many U.S. troops were killed—but Iran’s claim is the real bombshell War-time propaganda, or media cover-up? We Got This Covered · Mar 9
Iran’s first strike on alliance member? Turkey says Nato defences destroy missile heading for its airspace NATO air and missile defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran heading towards Turkish airspace, marking the first direct impact on a NATO member. Turkey condemned Iran's escalating regional strikes, warning against actions that could further widen the conflict and vowing to defend its territory. The Times of India · Mar 4
Authoritarians, strongmen and dictators: who is on Trump’s Board of Peace? Representatives of repressive regimes from around the world are flying to Washington for the inaugural meeting of the body The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington. Euronews · Feb 4
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready to resume nuclear talks with U.S. Turkey and other countries are working on a "framework" for potential talks between the U.S. and Iran. Axios · Jan 30
Iran seeks to avert US military action with talks in Ankara Ankara hosts urgent mediation as Trump’s threats mount and Tehran weighs painful compromises to avoid conflict The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Turkey blocks calls for regime change in Iran as protests escalate Turkey is opposing calls for regime change in Iran as security forces carry out a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests. The Turkish government accuses Israel of exploiting the unrest, and is leading efforts to block any military action against Iran – warning that a collapse of the regime could destabilise… Radio France Internationale · Jan 17
A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and injured one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Turkey's top officials visit Syria as deadline for Kurdish integration looms Turkey's top diplomat along with military and intelligence chiefs have visited Syria as a deadline for a deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led forces approaches The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Turkey fears Ukraine conflict will spill over on its Black Sea shores Ankara is voicing alarm over a spate of attacks on Russian tankers in the Black Sea, with fears that strikes on ships carrying oil and other key commodities could threaten global trade and pose environmental dangers to Turkey, which has the longest coastline in the strategic sea. Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2025
Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says Ankara’s foreign minister suggests international partners should start by separating Israeli troops from Hamas The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
Mediators Qatar, Egypt insist Israeli troop withdrawal essential for Gaza truce Qatar and Egypt, guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire, on Saturday called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the deployment of an international stabilisation force as the necessary next steps in fully implementing the fragile peace plan. Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a critical moment as its first phase ends
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 Türkiye Hosts Gaza Summit as Ceasefire Falters: Is Israel to Blame for Renewed Tensions? Türkiye leads urgent talks with Arab and Muslim nations as Gaza's fragile ceasefire unravels and Israel faces renewed scrutiny over deadly strikes.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025 UN resolution on international stabilisation force for Gaza could be ready within two weeks Resolution may be delayed without agreement over the force’s mandate and a timetable for Israeli withdrawal
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 Iraq's foreign minister calls for disarmament of 'PKK elements' in the north Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has praised a Kurdish separatist group's decision to withdraw fighters from northern Iraq and Turkey
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 Hamas continues efforts to return bodies of hostages under ceasefire deal Hamas has delivered the remains of nine individuals, plus a tenth body Israel claimed was not a hostage
International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025 Turkish Experts Await Israeli Go Ahead To Help Recover Bodies In Gaza A team of Turkish disaster response specialists is stationed at the Egyptian border, awaiting Israeli authorisation to enter Gaza and help in search and recovery operations, a Turkish official told AFP on Friday.
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025 Turkish FM says sides are close to a Gaza ceasefire agreement Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says talks on bringing an end to the war in Gaza are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel
Al Jazeera · Sep 21, 2025 Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East? Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel’s regional ambitions.
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025 Turkiye closes airspace to Israel, bans Israeli ships from Turkish ports Turkiye’s top diplomat said his country has ‘completely’ cut off trade with Israel over its ongoing genocide.
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Turkey Bars Israeli Ships, Flights From Its Territory Turkey's top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to "official" flights.
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Turkey Says Russia Scales Back Ukraine Territorial Demands Russia is demanding Ukraine cede all of its eastern Donbas region, but would be willing to freeze the conflict in the south of the country along current front lines, Turkey's top diplomat has said.